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20 Feb

Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders Private Schools to Reserve 25% Seats for EWS Students

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHaryana, Highcourt, Punjab, RTE

Chandigarh, February 20, 2025 – The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed all private unaided schools in Punjab to reserve 25% of their seats for students from economically weaker sections (EWS) under the Right to Education (RTE) Act. The court emphasized that the RTE Act, 2009, must be strictly enforced and instructed the Punjab government to ensure its smooth implementation from the 2025-26 academic session. Court Issues Strong Directive A division bench led by Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Harmeet Singh Grewal issued an interim order mandating that all private schools covered under the RTE Act must allocate…

School Bus Falls into SYL Canal in Kaithal, 10 Injured Including 8 Children

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsIndiaHaryana, Kaithal

Kaithal, Haryana (National Times): A tragic accident occurred on Monday morning when a private school bus carrying students from Guru Nanak Academy, Pehwa, lost control and plunged into the Sutlej Yamuna Link (SYL) canal near Nauch village. The accident left eight children, the driver, and a female conductor seriously injured. Steering Malfunction Causes Crash According to initial reports, the bus's steering system developed a technical fault, making it difficult for the driver to maintain control. As a result, the vehicle veered off the road and fell into the canal. The narrow road alongside the canal may have further contributed to…

Haryana Govt Continues Free Bus Pass Scheme for Students Up to 150 km

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaFree bus, Haryana, Haryana Government

Chandigarh, February 11, 2025: The Haryana Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing free bus travel for students, ensuring that school and college students can avail of the bus pass facility up to 150 km at no cost.The scheme, which has been in effect since July 5, 2024, benefits students from schools, colleges, and institutions affiliated with the Haryana Government, recognized state boards, or universities. The Transport Department confirmed that no modifications have been made to the facility, keeping it intact as per the original announcement.Previously, under the earlier government, students were only eligible for a concessional bus pass with…